MONTGOMERY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(MISSOURI)
Montgomery County Health Department/Home Health Agency provides in-home services to patients who qualify for skilled services.
To qualify:
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A patient must have insurance coverage whether Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance |
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A patient must be homebound – he/she must have a physical inability to leave home. |
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A physician must order medical skills, treatment, assessment or instruction in the home for the patient. |
Skilled services are provided by a:
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Nurse |
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Physical Therapist |
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Occupational Therapist |
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Speech Pathologist |
Home Health Aide services are available for personal care for those patients that qualify.
Home Health Care is for acute phases of illness and is not intended for long-term care.
Examples of “Skilled Service” could include:
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Dressing change and wound assessment |
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Cardiac/Pulmonary assessment |
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Diet instruction |
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Pain management |
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Rehabilitation services for speech, physical, or occupational therapy |
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Catheter care |
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Instruction to patient and/or caregiver on any of the above |
Call Montgomery County Health Department 1-573-564-2495 for further information.